How Not to Collect Organics (easy fix)

I love raccoons, but we need to make it a little harder for them in order to let composting become the norm. When people think of compost, they think of smelly, slimy food waste mixed with manure- gotta change that perception. ...looks like this place needs some help from their composting service, doesn't it? These toters are excellent- Sturdy rubber wheels on a metal axle, strong clasps, and a smooth interior that makes it easy to clean them out. However, organics need to be collected in ASTM D6400 compostable bags so they can break down appropriately along with the food scraps (totally possible they ran out temporarily, but just sayin'). If the toters aren't shut properly, all kinds of pests will be attracted to them, and rightfully so. As I…

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Compost Tumbler Sighting!

I was out for a walk and I saw this compost tumbler tucked away in a little park... I've seen plenty of dual-chamber composters before, but not this one. I hopped the fence to take a closer look at it- it's a pretty nice design, although I wish it were larger. It had drain holes on the corners, which is great especially for a tumbler since they tend to get over-saturated too easily. I'm stoked they have a composter on site... we need a lot more of that.

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